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| Pronunciation |
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 (et
a NER
cept) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Enbrel® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antirheumatic, Disease Modifying |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to etanercept or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have an infection. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat arthritis. The arthritis is usually
considered moderately to severely active and may not have responded to other
treatments.
It may take 3 months to see the full
effect. |
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| How does it work? |
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Etanercept is an arthritis-changing medicine. It reduces inflammation
and helps reduce symptoms and protect joints from further
harm. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Throw syringe away after single use. Do not reuse.
Follow instructions closely if you or a family member are giving the
shot at home.
Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to
healthcare provider when full. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible. There should be 3-4 days
between each shot.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Serious infections have been reported with use of this medicine. If
you have any infection, have many infections, or are taking antibiotics, talk
with healthcare provider.
If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider. You may be more
likely to develop infections.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Irritation where the shot is given.
Risk of infection. Avoid crowds and people with infections, colds, or
flu.
Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying
position. Be careful climbing.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
If you are diabetic, you will need to monitor blood sugars closely.
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5
degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough,
increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that
will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
Severe dizziness.
Severe headache.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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